Health Tip: Choosing Exercise Equipment

Ask questions before you make a purchase

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(HealthDay News) -- Before you buy home exercise equipment, it's important to make sure you're making the best choice for you and your lifestyle.

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Here are things to keep in mind when selecting exercise equipment, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

• Consider the difference between exercising at home, versus joining a gym. Make sure that you're comfortable with doing it at home.
• Consider less expensive options that offer more variety in your exercise. Look for a stand to convert your regular bicycle into a stationary bike, or consider free weights and a bench instead of a resistance machine.
• Choose a place in your home that is pleasant for exercising. Make sure it's well-lit and well-ventilated.
• Make sure you know how to properly use the equipment before bringing it home.

-- Diana Kohnle